Bohl, O’Gorman face off in Kenton constable race

The biggest issue faced by those running for District 2 constable in Kenton County is whether or not to have the office.

According to candidate Richard Bohl, 43, of Erlanger, the office is not needed in Kenton and he’s running to do “absolutely nothing.”

“I’ve been in emergency services for 20 years now and I’ve been in run-ins with other constables who try to enforce the laws,” the full-time Erlanger firefighter and EMT said. “They don’t have the experience or training to do that. They’ve given Kenton County a black eye. It’s best to leave law enforcement to those individuals who are properly trained.”

His goal, he said, is to keep anyone else from getting in the office to ensure that nothing is done to make the county look bad.

Bohl has no prior political experience. He resides in Erlanger with his wife, Susan, and their two children who are 5 and 12.

Gregory O’Gorman, 33, of Edgewood, believes that having the constable office has its perks.

“In Kenton County, we are fortunate to have well-qualified and trained officers,” he said. “The position is still needed. House Bill 158 is trying to get rid of a free source of law enforcement. Also it’s an elected position, people get to choose who they want to be in the position. I think that is great.”

If elected, he said, he doesn’t plan on pulling over speeders or making arrests. “I will be more of a civil servant and a back-up to help as necessary.”

O’Gorman, who has no previous political experience, graduated with a bachelor’s in communication arts in 2004 from the College of Mount St. Joseph. He works as a security officer for St. Elizabeth and formerly served as a deputy jailer. He resides in Edgewood with his wife, Jennifer, and their 1-year-old daughter.

For more information on Bohl, visit his Facebook page Bohl for Kenton Constable. For more information on O’Gorman, visit his Facebook page O’Gorman for Kenton County Constable.